2025 Cardiology Symposium

Through a series of interactive lectures, in-person and virtual learners will deepen their understanding regarding the large spectrum of disease states in multiple cardiovascular subspecialties.  The cardiology symposium will review basic principles and add new updates to treatment. 

In-person and online learning options will be available. Please select the preferred participation option upon registration.

**Billings Clinic Providers: this event is eligible for use of allocated CME funds. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up using funds.

1. Identify best practices for treatment of a variety of cardiologic illnesses
2. Discuss and explain differential diagnoses and treatments of a variety of cardiologic illnesses.
3. Identify and apply new guidelines and treatment pathways into their practices for a variety of cardiologic illnesses.

Event Registration fees includes CME credit, program materials, refreshments, and lunch.

• Physician: $175.00

• APP (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner): $175.00

• Nursing professionals (RN, LPN, CNA, MA): $110.00

• Other allied health professionals (EMT, CT tech, Rad tech, PT, OT, PharmD, etc.): $110.00

• Students (nursing, medical, pharmacy, or residents): $0.00 (free)

Registration deadlines:

• In-person attendance - February 17, 2025 at 11:30 pm MST.

• Virtual attendance - February 20, 2025 at 12:00 (noon) MST.

**Billings Clinic Providers: this event is eligible for use of allocated CME funds. Contact [email protected] for more information.

ACCME

Billings Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Billings Clinic designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC

Billings Clinic is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

7.0 Nursing Contact hours will be awarded for this offering upon successful completion which includes actively participating in 90% of the event and completion of the evaluation.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.

ASRT

Activity approved by ASRT

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to the Billings Clinic CME division at [email protected].

Billings Clinic reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Billings Clinic is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

A number of lodging options are available nearby.
Here are a few of the options:

Home2 Suites: (about a block away from Billings Clinic; newer with kitchenette suites)

2611 7th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101

https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/home2-suites/

Riversage Billings Inn (directly across from the outpatient clinic building)

880 N 29^th St, Billings, MT 59101

https://www.riversageinns.com/billingsinn/

The Cherry Tree Inn (directly across from the hospital building)

823 N 28^th Street, Billings, MT 59101

https://billingscherrytreeinn.com/

Further from Billings Clinic but still in downtown area:

The Double Tree by Hilton:

27 North 27th St, Billings, MT 59101

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bildtdt-doubletree-billings/

The Northern Hotel

19 N Broadway, Billings, MT 59101

https://www.northernhotel.com/

The Dude Rancher Lodge

415 N 29^th St., Billings, MT 59101

https://www.duderancherlodge.com/

Best Western Clocktower Plus

2511 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101

https://www.bwclocktowerinn.com/en/

The Billings Clinic Office of Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. 

Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Billings Clinic Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Collin Fischer, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Activity Director

Nothing to disclose

Loren Budge, MD, FACC
Medical Director of Heart Rhythm Services
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Bradley Genovese, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Alexander Kraev, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Nolan Mann, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Joseph Muhlestein, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Juan Pablo Rodriguez-Escudero, MD
Billings Clinic
Billings , MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Matthew Weiss, MD
MD
Billings Clinic
Missoula, MT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Christopher Candelaria, MSN
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Planning committee member

Nothing to disclose

Beth Koch, RN
Director
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Planning committee member

Nothing to disclose

Brooke Risa, other
Technical Assistant
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT

Planning committee member

Nothing to disclose

Friday, February 21, 2025

Space is limited!

Billings Clinic pleased to offer exhibit opportunities at the 2025 Cardiology Symposium!

The audience for this medical conference consists of primary care providers (MD, DO, PA, NP) and other interested medical professionals from Montana and regional areas. The anticipated audience number this activity is 80-90 participants.  An agenda has not been finalized; however, topics include: Rate Vs Rhythm, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Aortic Catastrophes, Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke, and Cholesterol Management.  Additional topics will be added.

Exhibit booth information and fees:
     Booth fee:       $750.00 / table
          - One (1) 6 ft table + 2 chairs. Maximum of 2 representatives allowed per table.
          - Representatives are welcome to refreshments and lunch.
          - Electricity is available near select booths and first come, first reserved at set up time. Extension cords will not be supplied.
     Set-up:            February 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm            
     Exhibit time:   February 21, 2025 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to reserve your space – Space is limited!
Booth space will not be held without a registration form. Registration is first come, first reserved. You may return the registration form and make payment at a later date. 
     - To reserve your booth space, click here to download the registration forms. Complete and return the forms to Billings Clinic CME by February 10, 2025.  
     - Payment for the exhibit space is due by February 18, 2025. 

If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].